A day following his meeting with Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, D. Raja, the national general secretary of the Communist Party of India (CPI), engaged in discussions with Lalu Prasad and Tejashwi Yadav in Patna on Tuesday.
The focus of the discussions centered on the seat-sharing formula for the INDIA bloc in Bihar. Raja expressed confidence in reaching a final agreement with alliance partners, paving the way for ticket distribution to candidates for the upcoming 2024 Lok Sabha elections.
"As negotiations for seat distribution are currently underway, we anticipate a prompt resolution. We are aiming for a respectable number of seats in Bihar," stated Raja.
Emphasizing unity within the INDIA bloc, Raja asserted, "There are no hurdles in seat distribution. The leaders are collaborating to address any issues. Our primary objective is to defeat the BJP."
Raja highlighted his longstanding relationship with Lalu Prasad Yadav, stating, "I have an old relation with Lalu Prasad Yadav, and as I am in Patna, it was necessary for me to meet him. The discussions with Lalu Prasad Yadav and Tejashwi Yadav revolved around the shared goal of defeating the BJP in the upcoming elections."
(With Agency Inputs)
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